I tried it 30 years ago so I could hold a pencil with my dominant (left)
hand and not have to put it down when keying with my right. It took a
couple evenings to get back up to speed. Keep it symmetrical. If your
sending dots with your right thumb, swap the paddle lead so you're
sending dots with your left hand. Your brain can deal with it a lot
easier. I can switch from right handed to left handed bug with equal ease.
The same isn't true with a straight key, though. I have never been able
to send right handed with a straight key but have no problem with 20 wpm
with my left. Different skill.
It's very easy to give it a try. I think you'll be surprised.
Eric KE6US
On 3/18/2018 5:50 PM, kevinr wrote:
Have any of you attempted changing dominant hands? My left hand has
very few broken bones in it and rarely has the pain I have in my right
one. How difficult would it be to learn to send with my non-dominant
hand? I came very close to giving up CW a few years ago when I had
nerve damage in my right arm. I have gotten marginally better since
then but hate hurting peoples' ears with my sending. A friend of mine
was able to learn to bow her cello left handed and went on to
Juilliard. But I don't have anywhere near her skills. Any thoughts
you may have for my dilemma?
73,
Kevin. KD5ONS
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